Locked On Nets

Adam breaks down the Nets first win under Kevin Ollie, a much needed good vibe game for Brooklyn. Ben Simmons returned in a limited capacity following leg soreness the game prior, but in coming off the bench offered a new starting line up and potentially a path forward for this team to find complimentary combinations. This is far from the Memphis squad that started the season, but the Nets can't afford to apologize for beating up on soft roster.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets lost another game by double-digits, this time to the Timberwolves. Brooklyn has failed to top 100 points in their last three games and have been the worst team in basketball since the trade deadline.Kevin Ollie played some new rotations this time, but the Nets couldn’t hit anything from beyond the arc with both Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas struggling in that respect. They were far from the only issues though.The Locked on Nets guys look at the game as well as Brooklyn’s recent stats. Plus, there is Ben Simmons who left the game with a knee issue and didn’t return.   Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets played their first game with Kevin Ollie as the head coach. Things looked very similar to when Jacque Vaughn was on the bench. Brooklyn was crushed by the Toronto Raptors in a game that saw the Nets get demolished in transition. The Raptors outscored the Nets 46-10 in fast break points.The Locked on Nets guys discuss the rotations run in this game, the Ben Simmons + Nic Claxton pairing, the confusing sets and much more. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Kevin Ollie sets strong tone for final 28 games in BrooklynSean Marks spoke at length about the reasons Jacque Vaughn was ultimately let go as the head coach of the Nets, while also detailing some of the areas he expects to see improvement over the back end of the season. Doug and Adam discuss the immense job security Sean Marks seems to have, and why his failed superstar era is unique in outcome and responsibility.Kevin Ollie also provided a potential blueprint for how he will coach this roster. Accountability will be a two-way street and hopefully one that gives Mikal Bridges, Cam Thomas and the entire roster a clear expectation on a night in, night out basis.As with all changes to an organization, the proof will be in the results on the court - where by all accounts we should see a more organized and dedicated product to close out the 2024 season.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Following the firing of Jacque Vaugh, the Brooklyn Nets announced that Kevin Ollie will take over as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. It was somewhat expected the Nets would make this move with Ollie specifically.The Locked on Nets discuss Ollie’s background, how he came to the Nets and why he seemed like the obvious choice in this instance. They talk about what stands to change with the team in the short term and what Ollie brings to the table in place of Jacque Vaughn.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

In what ultimately is not an all together surprising move, Sean Marks and the Nets have dismissed Jacque Vaughn from his role as Head Coach in Brooklyn. For a team with relatively low expectations, Doug and Adam believed Vaughn would at least survive the season. Following one of the worst loses in franchise history to Boston however, the time had finally come for a changeThe guys discuss the failings of Vaughn as the coach, the potential impact of recent Mikal Bridges comments, and who could fill the coaching role on an interim and long-term basisGet a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

As we head into the All-Star Break, the Locked on Nets guys try to look ahead at what the next couple of years will look like for this team. Who will even be here in two years? Is Joseph Tsai a candidate to sell the team? Is Sean Marks’ job safe? What about Jacque Vaughn?And then there are the players. With Mikal Bridges seeming increasingly frustrated and Nic Claxton up for a contract, who will even be on the court in two years time for this team?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets showed up in Boston for the second half of the back-to-back and never really even got started. They ended up losing by a whopping 50 points, the second worst loss in Nets history. It was bad from end-to-end with Payton Pritchard nearly outscoring the entire Nets starting lineup.The Locked on Nets guys break down the terrible loss, what went wrong on offense and defense, as well as questioning Jacque Vaughn’s coaching when the team shows almost zero effort.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets fell way down to the Boston Celtics early, with Jayson Tatum lighting them up early and often. It looked like Brooklyn was dead in the water. But Cam Thomas did help lead a fourth-quarter comeback that got the Nets to within six with a few minutes to go.But it ended up not being enough, and the Nets fell to the Celtics. The Locked on Nets guys break down the play of Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Ben Simmons, and more. This is the first game of a back-to-back, with the Nets playing the Celtics again on Wednesday. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With 30 games left in the Nets season, the team is going to have to make a major push in order to secure a spot in the Play-In game or the playoffs. The Locked on Nets guys make predictions for the final 30 games and what to look out for with this slightly reconfigured team. With Ben Simmons now healthy, and Dennis Schroder in the mix, the team can make something of a run over this stretch. Will it be enough? Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

In the first game after the trade deadline with a close-to-full-strength team, the Nets took down Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. The big story was Dennis Schroder’s first game with the team, finishing with 15 points and 12 assists off the bench. He was a stabilizing force taking the Spencer Dinwiddie role.The Locked on Nets guys break down the play from Schroder, Ben Simmons's game, Nic Claxton’s performance, and much more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA trade deadline saw the Nets ship out Spencer Dinwiddie and Royce O’Neale after the dust had settled. Plus, with the team without Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith, Brooklyn was shorthanded against the Cavs.It got away from them early, eventually falling by 23 to Donovan Mitchell and company.The Locked on Nets guys discussed the play of Jalen Wilson and Noah Clowney, who saw more runs with minutes available. Plus, they talk about rest-of-season plans, Mikal Bridges minutes, possible rotations, and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Brooklyn made two key trades throughout the day, moving off the expiring contracts of Spencer Dinwiddie and Royce O'Neale. It was close to expected for Sean Marks and the Nets as Doug and Adam did not see any "big moves" coming for Brooklyn.Spencer Dinwiddie went the Toronto Raptors in exchange for the expiring contract of Thad Young and veteran Guard Dennis Schroder. Royce O'Neale landed with thee Phoenix Suns in exchange for three second round picks as well as Jordan Goodwin and Keita Bates-Diop. Harry Giles was waived in a subsequent move for roster space.The guys discuss each trade, the roster impact moving forward and take questions from the #NetsWorld faithful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Marks continued moving veteran talent - this time with the rotational sharp-shooter Royce-O'Neale who now rejoins Kevin Durant on the Suns.The yet-to-be-announced salary matching players will be note-worthy as well, but at least for now the Nets clear another expiring veteran contract an add three second round picks to further strengthen their asset pool moving forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam looks at the short term impact as Sean Marks pulls the first trade of the Nets deadline day - sending out Spencer Dinwiddie to the Toronto RaptorsThe Nets add money to the 2024-25 cap with this move as both Dennis Schroder and Thad Young have a year remaining on their deals. More importantly what does this mean for additional trades and the Nets roster hierarchy going forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are on the eve of the NBA trade deadline, and there are many ways the Brooklyn Nets could go here. Will Sean Marks look to be a major seller, using some of the veteran pieces like Dorian Finney-Smith, Royce O’Neale, and Spencer Dinwiddie to add draft capital?What is the plan with Mikal Bridges? It seems other teams might have been willing to offer huge packages for Bridges, but are the Nets even remotely interested?Plus, the guys talk Nic Claxton, Lonnie Walker, and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Old friend Kyrie Irving was back in Barclays and wasted no time showing off some of the offensive brilliance in his repertoire. He scored 26 points on 15-24 shooting, while Luka Doncic put in 35 of his own. Brooklyn had their hands full with these guys all night.The Nets fell short early, though they clawed back some in the second half. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the early defense schemes, the play of Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges, Ben Simmons's return to the fold, and much more. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets lost to the Warriors on Monday in a game that had some wild stats come out of it. Royce O’Neale actually made more threes than the entire Warriors team combined. One would think this would be a winning formula for Brooklyn. But no.The Nets were crushed on the board, getting badly rebounded. They were also massively outscored in the paint, allowing the Warriors to repeatedly get to the basket. The Locked on Nets guys break down the game, the poor shooting performances from Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges, and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Thomas was a star once again for the Brooklyn Nets, getting the start against the 76ers and scoring 40 points when it was all said and done. He was the engine for the offense and has cemented himself as one of the very best pure scorers in the NBA. The Locked on Nets guys jump on the podcast right after the game to talk about Thomas’s play, Ben Simmons minutes, and the rest of the game. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Multiple sources reported on Wednesday that the Houston Rockets were looking to improve their roster at this trade deadline majorly, and they had some sights on Mikal Bridges as a possible target. There was talk they were willing to offer “several” of the Nets picks back to them, acquired in the James Harden trade.The Nets are said to be uninterested in dealing Mikal Bridges at this time. The Locked on Nets guys break down these rumors and discuss why the Nets and Sean Marks need to consider this as a very real possibility in the interest of the franchise. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…